Port Arthur, TX

Texas · Cameron Parish · Lake Charles Metro

Port Arthur is a mid-size city in Texas with a population of 55,779. Residents earn $45,752 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

55,779 Population 738/sq mi density

$45,752 Median Income $25,593 per capita

$96,900 Home Value $124,353 Zillow

$996 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent

70°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr

625 Violent Crime/100K 2,184 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$45,752 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$96,900 home value, $996/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

625 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $45,752

39% lower than US avg

Home Value $96,900

66% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 625/100K

64% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 11.2%

67% lower than US avg

Median Rent $996

14% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 45.4%

41% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.1%

14% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 27.2%

119% higher than US avg

How Port Arthur Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population55,779

Median Age34.4 yrs

Density738/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 25%

Veterans4.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$45,752

Per Capita$25,593

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty27.2%

County GDP$1,057M

Commute23 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$96,900

Rent$996

Ownership57.2%

Zillow$124,353

Housing Units24,981

Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

Violent625/100K

Property2,184/100K

Murder16.3/100K

Assault403/100K

Burglary592/100K

Health

Obesity45.4%

Uninsured27.7%

Smoking19.9%

Depression21.2%

Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain62.1 in/yr

Sunny Days317/yr

Elevation7 ft (2 m)

Education

Bachelor's+11.2%

High School+77.2%

Graduate+3.8%

School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 93% / D 7%

Commute23 min

Broadband85.7%

EV Stations1

Libraries7

Is Port Arthur a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port Arthur receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Port Arthur has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port Arthur is $45,752, 39% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 27.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port Arthur is $96,900, 66% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 625 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,184 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Port Arthur enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Port Arthur has a population of 55,779 with a density of 738 people per square mile, spread across 144.0 square miles. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly Black (42.5%), with 24.6% White, 1.9% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 64.8% of residents, while 35.2% speak Spanish. 4.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 15.3% of residents have a disability. 71.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

55,779

Total Population

738

People / sq mi

34.4yrs

Median Age

12% below US avg

144.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%

Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Port Arthur vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 64.8%

17% below US avg

Spanish 35.2%

163% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Port Arthur vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port Arthur is $45,752, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,593 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $2,237, 56% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 158 business establishments, including 7 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes. 1.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Port Arthur vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$45,752
	39% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$25,593
Avg Weekly Wage	$2,237
IRS Avg AGI	$79,721
Gini Index	0.373 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.1%
	14% above US avg
Poverty Rate	27.2%
	119% above US avg
Establishments (County)	158
County GDP	$1,057M

Business (County)

Restaurants	7
Healthcare	3
Retail	15
Manufacturing	4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,500
	29% below US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.4 min
Drive Alone	89.0%
Public Transit	0.6%
Work from Home	1.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Port Arthur is $96,900, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $124,353, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 91.3% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $996 (14% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. 57.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 24,981 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1974. The average annual property tax is $2,500 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 34.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$96,900
	66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$124,353
Median List Price	$149,990

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$149,990
$/Sq Ft	$97
Homes Sold	18
Sale-to-List Ratio	91.3%
Price Drops	25.8%
Inventory	97

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$996
	14% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,090
Rent Burden	34.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	57.2%
Owner-Occupied	57.2%
Renter-Occupied	42.8%
Housing Units	24,981
Median Year Built	1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,500
	29% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.58%

In Port Arthur, 45.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 18.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.4% of residents, above the national average. 41.0% have high blood pressure. 19.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.0% report binge drinking. 40.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 21.2% report depression. 20.8% experience frequent mental distress. 27.7% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,540. 78.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Port Arthur vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	45.4%
	41% above US avg
Diabetes	18.3%
Heart Disease	7.4%
High Blood Pressure	41.0%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	8.8%
Cancer	4.9%
Stroke	5.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.9%
	42% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.0%
Physical Inactivity	40.2%
Depression	21.2%
Mental Distress	20.8%
Physical Distress	17.6%
Short Sleep	43.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	71.5%
Uninsured	27.7%
	222% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,540
Mental Health	1:4,768
Checkup Rate	74.1%
Dental Visits	42.3%
Premature Death	7,694/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	78.4%
Healthcare Facilities	3

Port Arthur has a violent crime rate of 625 per 100,000 residents, 64% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 403.0 per 100,000, robbery at 152.5, rape at 52.7. The murder rate is 16.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,184 per 100,000, 11% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,374, burglary at 592, vehicle theft at 218 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Port Arthur receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Port Arthur vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	624.5/100K
	64% above US avg
Murder	16.3/100K
	159% above US avg
Rape	52.7/100K
Robbery	152.5/100K
Assault	403.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,183.9/100K
	11% above US avg
Burglary	591.8/100K
Theft	1,374.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	217.9/100K
Arson	20.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Traffic Accidents	8
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Port Arthur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	69.9°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Area	144.0 sq mi (373.1 km²)
Population Density	738/sq mi
Coordinates	29.9000°N, 93.8944°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cameron Parish County
Nearest Airport	Jack Brooks Regional (BPT) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"

64% above US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 6.10"

Driest Month (Mar) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	33.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	45.4 / 100
Community Resilience	98.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 2	226 km
2024	Beryl	Category 1	214 km
2021	Nicholas	Category 1	214 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	58 km
2020	Delta	Category 3	77 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	167 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	100 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	197 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	10 km
2005	Rita	Category 4	9 km
2003	Claudette	Category 1	227 km
2002	Lili	Category 4	154 km
1992	Andrew	Category 4	213 km
1989	Jerry	Category 1	132 km
1989	Chantal	Category 1	59 km
1986	Bonnie	Category 1	39 km
1985	Juan	Category 1	109 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	116 km
1983	Alicia	Category 3	147 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 368 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 7, 1957	EF4	27 km	1
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	83 km	0
Jan 1, 1999	EF3	55 km	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	91 km	0
May 20, 1984	EF3	54 km	0
May 20, 1983	EF3	33 km	0
Jan 31, 1983	EF3	34 km	0
May 13, 1982	EF3	68 km	1
Oct 28, 1974	EF3	55 km	1
Apr 17, 1973	EF3	80 km	0
Apr 17, 1973	EF3	37 km	0
Feb 12, 1971	EF3	76 km	0
Oct 11, 1970	EF3	3 km	0
May 27, 1969	EF3	79 km	3
Mar 23, 1969	EF3	41 km	0
Sep 12, 1961	EF3	85 km	0
Nov 7, 1957	EF3	10 km	0
Nov 7, 1957	EF3	7 km	2
May 13, 2024	EF2	66 km	0
Apr 10, 2024	EF2	73 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE (18,392 ac, 2023).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2023	LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE	18,392	42 km
2007	08 UNIT 1 RX	16,981	46 km
2005	LACASSINE POOL	16,640	94 km
2002	BAYOU COMPLEX	15,744	35 km
1993	PF UNIT 5	15,059	17 km
2010	MCR UNIT 2 RX	14,471	38 km
2000	E WHITES 2	13,996	42 km
2007	UNIT 5	13,959	21 km
2012	WF HOLIDAY 1-2	13,251	41 km
1990	U 2 PF 90 1	12,490	32 km
2005	UNIT 4 05 01	11,749	31 km
2003	UNNAMED	11,431	19 km
2005	RX UNIT 12 1117 2005	10,728	41 km
2011	SABINE WEST - 2011 (UNIT 3)	10,195	31 km
1997	WILD COW BAY	10,069	25 km
2020	TXMCR-FY20-RX-W	10,033	30 km
2014	PINTAIL	9,498	40 km
2023	H AND H COMPLEX	9,476	20 km
1992	UNNAMED	9,344	41 km
2003	UNIT 8 WILDFIRE	9,076	26 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
February	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
March	62°F (17°C)	3.3 in	Driest
April	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in
May	75°F (24°C)	5.4 in
June	81°F (27°C)	5.8 in
July	84°F (29°C)	5.5 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	5.3 in
September	79°F (26°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
October	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in
November	61°F (16°C)	4.6 in
December	55°F (13°C)	4.9 in

Port Arthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (3.3").

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Port Arthur is located in Cameron Parish County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 92.8% of the vote, a 86.3-point margin. 85.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 3 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 89% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 92.8%

D 6.5%

Winner: Republican by 86.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Traffic Accidents	8
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	11.2%
	67% below US avg
High School+	77.2%
Graduate Degree+	3.8%
School Test Score	5.14

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	738/sq mi
Total Area	144.0 sq mi
County	Cameron Parish County

Services

Broadband Access	85.7%
Avg Download Speed	17.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	1.9 Mbps
Max Download Speed	100 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	3
Restaurants	7
Retail Stores	15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.4 min
Drive Alone	89.0%
Public Transit	0.6%
Work from Home	1.1%

Average costs for common services in Port Arthur. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit	$340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit	$194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning	$126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling	$243 ($146–$388)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement	$291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement	$194 ($97–$340)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair	$388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install	$6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair	$971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement	$8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense	$4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation	$486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation	$2,428 ($971–$4,855)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$146 ($73–$243)
Manicure	$24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$78 ($49–$126)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread	$3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb)	$0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$83 ($49–$146)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($15–$73)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$194 ($97–$388)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$664
Toddler	$638
Preschool	$610
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$592
Toddler	$592
Preschool	$592

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Cameron Parish

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	1,322	9	$209,164	4.01
Construction	1,262	29	$79,735	6.00
Transportation & Warehousing	205	18	$102,281	1.21
Retail Trade	119	13	$22,869	0.30
Administrative & Waste Services	106	10	$74,319	0.45
Health Care & Social Assistance	53	6	$62,250	0.09
Agriculture & Forestry	38	4	$67,390	1.17
Mining & Oil/Gas	22	5	$106,609	1.45
Other Services	18	4	$58,102	0.15
Professional & Technical Services	13	11	$194,437	0.05

Colleges & Universities in Port Arthur

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Lamar State College-Port Arthur	Public · Associate	3,328	—	$1,770	$8,070

Hospitals in Port Arthur

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(409) 853-5900

Schools in Port Arthur

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
MEMORIAL H S	High	2,116	169	12.5:1
JEFFERSON MIDDLE	Middle	837	63	13.3:1
HOUSTON EL	Elementary	728	49	14.9:1
LINCOLN MIDDLE	Middle	722	56	12.9:1
BOB HOPE SCHOOL - EL CAMPUS (Charter)	Elementary	708	39	18.2:1
TYRRELL EL	Elementary	701	43	16.3:1
LAKEVIEW EL	Elementary	616	38	16.2:1
STAFF SERGEANT LUCIAN ADAMS EL	Elementary	600	36	16.7:1
TRAVIS EL	Elementary	535	37	14.5:1
BOB HOPE H S (Charter)	High	526	33	15.9:1
PORT ACRES EL	Elementary	479	33	14.5:1
BOB HOPE SCHOOL (Charter)	Middle	465	26	17.9:1
TAFT EL	Elementary	414	27	15.3:1
SABINE PASS SCHOOL	Other	370	33	11.2:1
WHEATLEY SCHOOL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS	—	365	27	13.5:1
WASHINGTON EL	Elementary	259	21	12.3:1
DEQUEEN EL	Elementary	193	21	9.2:1
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES (Charter)	Elementary	179	15	11.9:1
WEST GROVES EARLY LEARNING CENTER	—	108	6	18.0:1
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES (Charter)	High	52	5	10.4:1
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES (Charter)	Middle	38	5	7.6:1

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Radio Stations near Port Arthur

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
News Talk 560 KLVI	news, talk	AAC
Radio Free Texas	americana, country	MP3 128 kbps

National Parks Near Port Arthur

6 national parks and monuments found near Port Arthur.

Park	Type	Fee
Big Thicket National Preserve	National Preserve	Free
Davis Hill State Park	State Park	Free
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park	State Park	Free
Sam Houston Jones State Park District II	State Park	Free
Sea Rim State Park	State Park	Free
Village Creek State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Port Arthur

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS	ART MUSEUM		4098323432	$821,310
MUSEUM OF THE GULF COAST	GENERAL MUSEUM		4099827000	$635,960
POMPEIIAN VILLA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4099835977	$635,960
PORT ARTHUR HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4099835977	$635,960
TEXAS ENERGY MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		4098335100	$496,817
BEAUMONT HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2240 CALDER AVENUE	4098324010	$380,131
HERITAGE HOUSE OF ORANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		4098865385	$107,020
TEXAS ENERGY MUSEUM FOUNDATION	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	600 MAIN ST	4098335100	$96,367
BEAUMONT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	701 MAIN STREET		$80,510
BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE	ART MUSEUM	2675 GULF AVE	4098334179	$49,175
FIRE MUSEUM OF TEXAS ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM	400 WALNUT @ MULBERRY STREET	4098803927	$43,594
BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIAS FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1750 IH-10 E	4098334622
BEAUMONT POLICE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4098803825
CORMIER PAUL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4097357300
DISHMAN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		4098808141
EDISON PLAZA MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4098393089
FIRE MUSEUM OF TEXAS	GENERAL MUSEUM		4098803927
HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF BRIDGE CITY TX	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4097355671
MCFADDIN-WARD HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4098321906
NEDERLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1500 BOSTON AVE	4097276952
SHANGRI LA BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2111 W PARK AVE	4096709113
SPINDLETOP - GLADYS CITY BOOMTOWN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4098801750
STARK MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		4098862787
TEXAS ARTISTS MUSEUM SOCIETY	GENERAL MUSEUM
TEXAS MILITARY HONORS TEAM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
W H STARK HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4098830871
WINDMILL AND FRENCH MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4097231545

Libraries in Port Arthur

Name	Address	Annual Visits
BEAUMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM	801 PEARL ST	351,313
PORT ARTHUR PUBLIC LIBRARY	4615 9TH AVE	139,964
EFFIE & WILTON HEBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY	2025 MERRIMAN ST	98,116
MARION & ED HUGHES PUBLIC LIBRARY	2712 NEDERLAND AVE	68,197
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY	220 5TH ST	61,643
GROVES PUBLIC LIBRARY	5600 W WASHINGTON ST	48,293
VIDOR PUBLIC LIBRARY	440 E BOLIVAR ST	31,256
BRIDGE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	101 PARKSIDE DR	24,149

Farmers Markets in Port Arthur

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Jefferson County Master Gardeners	S.E. Regional Airport

Breweries in Port Arthur

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Texas Coffee Co	Beverage Manufacturers, Coffee & Tea Manufacturers, Coffee Mills, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Bre	3297 S M L King Jr Pkwy	4098353434	Visit

Nursing Homes in Port Arthur

4 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
CYPRESS GLEN 7200 NINTH AVE	For profit - Corporation	188	116	2/5	—	3/5	4/5	4097298701
CYPRESS GLEN EAST NURSING & REHABILITATION 4225 LAKE ARTHUR DR	For profit - Corporation	128	68	2/5	—	3/5	2/5	4097273193
GULF HEALTH CARE CENTER PORT ARTHUR 6600 NINTH AVE	For profit - Corporation	150	95	2/5	—	3/5	2/5	4099625541
SENIOR REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER 8825 LAMPLIGHTER LN	Government - Hospital district	199	108	1/5	—	2/5	3/5	4097271651

Pharmacies in Port Arthur

14 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ALFORD'S PHARMACY	5897 WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD	409-736-2277
CVS - 2995	4101 TWIN CITY HIGHWAY	409-960-6122
HEB - 589	4800B HIGHWAY 365	409-722-4066
KINGS PHARMACY MID-COUNTY	8455 9TH AVENUE	409-722-3392
MAXOR PHARMACY	3701 HIGHWAY 73	409-989-5643
METCALF'S DISCOUNT PHARMACY	3929 GULFWAY DRIVE	409-983-6616
O AND M PHARMACY	3640 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE	409-984-9919
PAT WOOD DRUG STORE	3648 GULFWAY DRIVE	409-985-8874
TARGET	3100 HIGHWAY 365	409-729-3379
VINA'S PHARMACY	546 9TH AVENUE	409-982-8856
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 408	8585 MEMORIAL BOULEVARD	409-724-0054
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 449	4999 NORTH TWIN CITY HIGHWAY	409-963-2182
WALGREENS - 3958	4930 GULFWAY DRIVE	409-982-1654
WALGREENS - 5375	3700 HIGHWAY 365	409-724-1914

EV Charging Stations in Port Arthur

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Twin City Nissan	10549 Highway 69	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Twin City Nissan	10549 Highway 69	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private

Cell Towers in Port Arthur

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
4427 S 8TH AVE	TOWER	189
4427 S 8TH AVE	TOWER	189
6009 Breaux Rd. (84232)	GTOWER	107
6009 Breaux Road (84232)	GTOWER	107
6009 BREAUX ROAD (84232)	GTOWER	107
6576 Gulf Beach Hwy (035769 / Johnson Bayou)	TOWER	105
6576 Gulf Beach Hwy (035769 / Johnson Bayou)	TOWER	105
1500 East Railroad	TOWER	94
4490 WALEA DRIVE	TOWER	87
2910 ENNER RD	GTOWER	79
2910 ENNER RD	GTOWER	79
120 GILLHAM CIRCLE	LTOWER	77
120 GILLHAM CIRCLE	LTOWER	77
343 Stark	TOWER	70
967 SMITH BRIDGE (76470)	GTOWER	69
1.45 m SW of the inter of SR87 & SR1442	TOWER	58
1.45 m SW of the inter of SR87 & SR1442	TOWER	58
Port Arthur Site 5225 TWIN CITY HWY. (STATE HWY. 347)	TOWER	58
6114 SOUTH GULFWAY	TOWER	57
6114 South Gulfway (64054)	GTOWER	55
6114 South Gulfway (64054)	GTOWER	55
(Rhodair site) 2677 West Hwy 365	TOWER	50
3215 E. Roundbunch Rd. (273659)	MTOWER	49
3215 E. Roundbunch Rd. (273659)	MTOWER	49

Fire Stations in Port Arthur

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Port Arthur Fire Department	300 Waco AVE	Career			409-983-8738

Power Plants Near Port Arthur

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
NAFTA REGION OLEFINS COMPLEX COGEN FAC	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE	221112	-93.9	OP
PORT ARTHUR TEXAS REFINERY	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE	221112	-93.9	OP
MOTIVA ENTERPRISES PORT ARTHUR REFINERY	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE; NATURAL GAS FIRE	221112	-94.0	OP
PORT ARTHUR STEAM ENERGY	ALL OTHER	NOT AVAILABLE	-94.0	OP
AIR PRODUCTS PORT ARTHUR	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE; NATURAL GAS FIRE	221112	-94.0	OP
VALERO ENERGY PORT ARTHUR REFINERY	NOT AVAILABLE	NOT AVAILABLE	-94.0	NOT AVAILABLE

Bridges in Port Arthur

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1949	23	13,491	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel continuous	1970	5,032	11,197	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1961	182	9,055	F
Slab	Concrete	1960	108	6,963	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1930	46	5,029	G
Culvert	Concrete	1967	22	5,029	G
Culvert	Concrete	1930	36	5,029	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1967	403	5,029	F
Culvert	Concrete	1930	60	5,029	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1971	3,800	5,029	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1964	280	4,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2010	3,775	3,988	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1978	91	3,940	F
Slab	Concrete	1960	75	3,720	F
Culvert	Concrete	1930	23	3,434	F
Culvert	Concrete	1930	59	2,828	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2010	3,775	1,900	F
Other	Prestressed concrete	2006	114	1,780	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1999	62	1,598	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1980	35	1,202	F
Slab	Concrete	2013	60	178	G

Amtrak Stations in Port Arthur

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Beaumont, TX	2555 West Cedar Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Port Arthur

8 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ARKEMA INC. - BEAUMONT PLANT	2810 GULF STATES ROAD	JEFFERSON
BASF TOTALENERGIES PETROCHEMICALS LLC	7501 GULFWAY DR	JEFFERSON
CHEMOURS - BEAUMONT WORKS	5470 N TWIN CITY HWY	JEFFERSON
DOW - SABINE RIVER OPERATIONS	2735 FM RD 1006	ORANGE
EXXONMOBIL BEAUMONT REFINERY	1795 BURT ST	JEFFERSON
EXXONMOBIL BEAUMONT REFINERY	1795 BURT ST	JEFFERSON
TOTAL PORT ARTHUR REFINERY	2555 SAVANNAH AVE	JEFFERSON
WEST PORT ARTHUR TANK FAR	21 ROOSEVELT AVE	JEFFERSON

Airports Near Port Arthur

29 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Jack Brooks Regional Airport	BPT	Medium Airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport	LCH	Medium Airport
Beaumont Municipal Airport	BMT	Small Airport
Blewett Airport	—	Small Airport
Cameron Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Chambers County Winnie Stowell Airport	—	Small Airport
Chesson Airport	—	Small Airport
De Quincy Industrial Airpark	—	Small Airport
Fitzgerald Field	—	Small Airport
Griffith Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Habetz Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawthorne Field	—	Small Airport
Jenkins Airport	—	Small Airport
Kelley Crop Service Airport	—	Small Airport
Kirbyville Airport	—	Small Airport
Kml Airport	—	Small Airport
O'Brien Flying Services Airport	—	Small Airport
Open A-1 Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Orange County Airport	—	Small Airport
Rattlesnake Bend Airport	—	Small Airport
Reynolds Airport	—	Small Airport
Seafood Warehouse Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Smith Aviation Airport	—	Small Airport
Southland Field	—	Small Airport
Stonecipher Airport	—	Small Airport
Texas Menhaden Strip	—	Small Airport
Wilber Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Wildwood Airport	—	Small Airport
XL Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Port Arthur

25 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Beaumont Police Department
Beaumont Police Department
Beaumont Police Department
Beaumont Police Department	255 College Street
Beaumont Police Department - Internal Affairs
Beaumont Police Department - Traffic
Bridge City Police Department
Groves Police Department
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Nederland Police Department
Nederland Police Station
Orange County Sheriff	205 Border Street
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Orange County Sheriff's Office - Civil Division
Orange County Sheriff's Office - Constable Precinct 3
Orange Police Department
Orange Police Department - Citizen Service
Pinehurst Police Department
Port Arthur Police Department - Investigations
Port Neches Police Department
University Police
Vidor Police Department
West Orange Police Department

Grocery Stores in Port Arthur

35 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
A Lo Cubano Market	Grocery Store	3825 Gulfway Dr
Araf Enterprises Inc	Convenience Store	4348 Procter St
Asia Market Llc	Grocery Store	738 9th Ave
BJ'S FOOD STORE	Convenience Store	1201 Rev Dr Ransom Howard St
Carniceria La Vaquita	Grocery Store	1700 Jefferson Dr
Charge Up 63	Convenience Store	1200 S Gulfway Dr
El Paisano Family Food	Grocery Store	2600 Memorial Blvd
Exxpress Mart 25	Convenience Store	3649 Gulfway Dr
Family Dollar 10184	Other	3701 Gulfway Dr
Family Dollar 1292	Other	4913 Gulfway Dr
Family Dollar 2671	Other	190 Gilham Cir
Family Dollar 5962	Other	2601 Memorial Blvd
Gulfway Food Mart	Convenience Store	100 Gulfway Dr
Gulfway Super Store	Convenience Store	2248 Gulfway
Happy's	Convenience Store	2901 Procter St
HEB 086	Supermarket	3401 Gulfway Dr
Joe's Speedy Mart	Convenience Store	600 W Gulfway Dr
Judice's Grocery	Grocery Store	3005 7th St
La Cotijense Meat Market	Grocery Store	4925 Gulfway Dr
La Mipime Cuban Market	Convenience Store	4439 Gulfway Dr
La Morenita Meat Market	Supermarket	4500 Gulfway Dr
La Viva Supermarket	Grocery Store	1049 Stadium Rd
M & D Food Mart	Convenience Store	1701 Woodworth Blvd
M & M Grocery	Convenience Store	2849 Procter St
M&m Superette	Convenience Store	2800 Memorial Blvd
Maganas Food Mart	Grocery Store	3825 Gulfway Dr
MARIE'S SEAFOOD	Specialty Store	2226 Memorial Blvd
Oriental Meat Market 1	Grocery Store	4439 Gulfway Dr
Saigon Market	Grocery Store	1020 9th Ave
Savannah Food & Deli	Convenience Store	1948 Savannah Ave
SGS Causeway Bait And Tackle	Convenience Store	3897 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Stop N Drive #7	Convenience Store	2500 Gulfway Dr
SUNRISE GROCERY 5	Convenience Store	640 Stadium Rd
Time Out	Convenience Store	1800 Woodworth Blvd
Walgreens 03958	Other	4930 Gulfway Dr

Post Offices in Port Arthur

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Johnsons Bayou Post Office
Sabine Pass Post Office
United States Post Office and Federal Building

Treatment Centers in Port Arthur

5 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Recovery Council Southeast Texas - Unity Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	409-840-9350
Spindletop Center - ATAR	Both	409-839-1033
Spindletop Center - Orange Outpatient Clinic	Substance Abuse	409-839-1000
Spindletop Center - South Co A/D	Substance Abuse	409-839-1033
Texas Treatment Services LLC	Substance Abuse	409-813-2206

DOL Wage Violations in Port Arthur

36 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,143,434 in back wages owed to 1,613 employees.

Violations

$1,143,434

Back Wages Owed

1,613

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC	MAJOR	Saudi Aramco	77640	Petroleum Refineries	1	$720,368	$1,078	668
PBC Performance Blasting and Coating	SIGNIFICANT	—	77643	—	1	$170,982	$541	316
Carniceria La Vaquita	—	—	77642	—	1	$50,930	$1,415	36
Compass Environmental	—	—	77640	—	1	$29,409	$1,225	24
IHOP 1461	—	Dine Brands Global	77640	—	1	$27,242	$203	134
Orbital Insulation Corporation	—	—	77640	—	1	$22,727	$399	57
The Premcor Refining Group, Inc.	—	—	77641	—	2	$19,000	$202	94
Days Inn and Suites	—	Wyndham Hotels	77642	—	2	$12,773	$1,825	7
Casa Ole Mexican Restaurant	—	—	77642	—	1	$10,849	$775	14
Port Arthur Police Department	—	—	77640	—	1	$9,622	$9,622	1
Studio 6 Motel	—	G6 Hospitality	77642	—	1	$9,468	$326	29
Sigma Chi Gamma, Inc.	—	—	77640	—	1	$6,255	$695	9
ITEX Property Management, L.L.C.	—	—	77642	—	1	$6,211	$3,105	2
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant	—	—	77642	—	1	$5,958	$662	9
Saigon Market	—	—	77642	—	1	$5,656	$5,656	1
Kimmys Cafe	—	—	77642	—	1	$4,764	$265	18
Red Apple Day Care	—	—	77642	—	1	$4,636	$129	36
Baymont Inns & Suites	—	—	77642	—	1	$3,910	$559	7
Abraham MFG, Inc./Church Furniture	—	—	77640	—	1	$3,749	$268	14
SENIOR REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING	—	—	77642	Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)	1	$3,186	$3,186	1
The Olive Packing Company	—	—	77642	—	1	$2,551	$67	38
Liberty Tax Service	—	—	77642	—	1	$2,198	$314	7
Physicians Eye Center	—	—	77640	—	1	$2,175	$68	32
Pak Oil Company	—	—	77642	—	1	$2,004	$1,002	2
Super 8 Motel & Suites	—	Wyndham Hotels	77642	—	1	$1,686	$105	16
CES/PACES	—	—	77642	—	1	$1,006	$1,006	1
Christopher W. Serrano, M.D.P.A.	—	—	77642	—	2	$890	$297	3
CVS PHARMACY INC. [OSHA]	—	CVS Health	77642	Pharmacies and Drug Stores	1	$592	$296	2
Claire's Boutiques, Inc. #5394	—	—	77642	—	1	$393	$26	15
Clubhouse Academy	—	—	77640	—	1	$392	$56	7
Judices Grocery	—	—	77642	—	1	$373	$187	2
Neurology Associates of Southest Texas PLLC	—	—	77642	—	1	$371	$124	3
Motel 6	—	—	77642	—	1	$347	$87	4
4500 Gulfway Medical Management, P.A.	—	—	77642	—	1	$340	$170	2
Advance America	—	—	77642	—	1	$261	$261	1
Subway	—	Subway	77642	—	1	$159	$159	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Arthur

72 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ADONAY MINISTRIES INC	3315 GULFWAY DR
AM MINISTRIES	10169 MEMORIAL BLVD
APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST	216 17TH ST
BARNETT CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INC	1749 GULFWAY DR
BETHEL BIBLE MINISTRIES	PO BOX 5386
BETHEL TX INC	3005 S PARK DR
BIBLEWAY CHRIST HOLY SANCTFIED CHURCH	1548 7TH ST
BUU MON BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION	2701 PROCTER ST
CASA DE DAVID TRIANGULO DORADO DE MG INC	548 STADIUM RD
CASA DE DIOS SOBRE LA ROCA	3511 25TH ST
CHRIST FAMILY CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH	810 6TH AVE
CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PORT ARTHUR	PO BOX 3247
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	549 W 8TH ST
CHRISTS FAVOR MINISTRY INC	PO BOX 552
CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH - PORT ARTHUR	5701 W PORT ARTHUR RD
EAST MT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH	800 THOMAS BLVD
EASTERN STAR BAPTIST CHURCH	548 15TH ST
ECCLESIA PORT ARTHUR INC	5900 9TH AVE
ENDTIME DELIVERANCE CHURCH	3001 19TH ST
F I S H -FAITHFULLY INSPIRED SERVING WITH HONOR	347 W 18TH ST
FAITH HARBOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD	5901 JADE AVE
FAITH TABERNACLE MINISTRIES INC	10167 MEMORIAL BLVD
FIRST BAPTIST OUTREACH CENTER	PO BOX 148
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	5856 9TH AVE
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PORT ARTHUR TEXAS	5856 9TH AVE
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	3800 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD
FIRST SOUTHERN METHODIST CHURCH OF PORT ARTHUR TEXAS INC	PO BOX 3264
GLAD TIDINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD	3600 5TH AVE
GOOD SHEPHERD MORAVIAN CHURCH	2910 34TH ST
HARVEST TIME BIBLE CHURCH INC	PO BOX 1595
HOLY LOVE CHURCH	8417 HOLLOW BEND LN
HOUSE OF REFUGE MINISTRIES OF DELIVERANCE HOLINESS CHURCHES INC	2600 PROCTER ST
IGLESIA NUEVO AMANECER	3618 DREXEL AVE
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL UNIDA HISPANA DE PORT ARTHUR	3901 LEWIS DR
IGLESIA PENTECOSTES MANANTIAL DE VIDA INC	3548 12TH ST
ISRAEL CHAPEL A M E CHURCH	948 TEXAS AVE
JIREH WORLD CHURCH OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	3505 PROCTER ST
KINGDOM DOMINION INTERNATIONAL INC	PO BOX 1302
LIFE CHURCH	4600 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD
LIVING WORD COMMUNITY CHURCH	4737 10TH ST
MIKE DEASY MINISTRIES INC	6763 RAINBOW LN
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH OF PORT ARTHUR TEXAS	1648 SHREVEPORT AVE
MOUNT SINAI MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF PORT ARTHUR	501 W THOMAS BLVD
MT CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF PORT ARTHUR	248 18TH ST
NEW BEGINNING INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH INC	930 W 5TH ST
NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRY INC	PO BOX 4040
NEW CATHEDRAL OF FAITH COGIC INTERNAL	321 15TH ST
NEW ISRAEL FULL GOSPEL	2035 LAKESHORE DR
NEW WORLD HARVEST CHURCH	6366 JADE AVE
OUTREACH PORT ARTHUR INC	2920 LAKE ARTHUR DR
PATH MARK MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 1204
PODER Y UNCION - CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	3020 25TH ST
PORT ACRES K-C-ETTES	6412 GARNET AVE
PORT ARTHUR APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST HOUSE OF PRAYER	2600 REV DR RANSOM HOWARD ST
PORT ARTHUR FELLOWSHIP	4545 EVERGREEN DR
PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY	2229 NORMA ST
PROMISE LAND MINISTRIES	5700 LAKESIDE PLZ
REVIVAL CENTER HOLINESS CHURCH INC	PO BOX 83
RHEMA WORD MINISTRIES OF PORT ARTHUR	3348 BRITTANY AVE
RIDGEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH	2920 LAKE ARTHUR DR
RISE UP WARRIOR FOUNDATION	4241 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD APT 267
RUACH MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL	3801 LAKESHORE DR
SACRED HEART-ST MARY PARISH	920 BOOKER T WASHINGTON AVE
SAVE THE HOUSE MINISTRIES	812 PECOS AVE
ST GEORGES EPISCOPAL CHURCH	3505 PROCTER ST
STRONG TOWER MINISTRIES	10535 DOMINION RANCH DR
TEMPLE RODEF SHALOM OF PORT ARTHUR TEXAS	3948 PROCTER ST
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH	4837 39TH ST
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CHURCH	5101 6TH ST
VIETNAMESE RESURRECTION CHURCH NHA THO PHUC SINH VIET NAM	2701 PROCTER ST
WAY OF THE CROSS MINISTRIES	4249 3RD ST
ZION HILL DAY CARE CENTER INC	5848 ROOSEVELT AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Arthur

What is the population of Port Arthur?

Port Arthur has a population of 55,779 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 738 people per square mile, spread across 144.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Port Arthur expensive to live in?

Port Arthur has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $45,752, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,900 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $996 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Port Arthur safe?

Public safety is a concern in Port Arthur, with a violent crime rate of 625 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,184 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Port Arthur receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Port Arthur?

Port Arthur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Port Arthur?

Port Arthur has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $2,237. There are 158 business establishments in the area, including 7 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 1.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Port Arthur?

The median home value in Port Arthur is $96,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $124,353. For renters, the median monthly rent is $996. Fair market rent is $935 for a 1-bedroom and $1,149 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 57.2%. The average annual property tax is $2,500.

How are the schools in Port Arthur?

Schools in Port Arthur score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 11.2% of adults in Port Arthur hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Port Arthur?

The obesity rate in Port Arthur is 45.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.9% of adults are smokers. 40.2% are physically inactive. 21.2% of residents report depression. 27.7% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 78.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,540.

What is transportation like in Port Arthur?

The average commute in Port Arthur is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 89% of workers drive alone to work, and 1.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Port Arthur?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Port Arthur is 24.6% White, 42.5% Black or African American, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino. 64.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 35.2% speak Spanish. 4.5% of the population are military veterans. 15.3% of residents have a disability. 71.5% have health insurance coverage.

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